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Vol. 53 No. I
Serving the Numismatic Community of Texas
JAN/FEB 201 1
THE 1894-s Barber dime
MYSTERY MAY NEVER BE SOLVED...
by Tommy Sawyer
was
■he turn of the century
approaching and an older silver
dime was about to be replaced. The
Liberty Seated dime had served the country
for just over 24 years and a new series had
been approved by Congress. Charles Barber,
chief engraver of the United States Mint was chosen to be the
designer. The new coin tipped the scales at 2.50 grams, and would
contain .900 silver content. Four domestic mints would produce
vast amounts of dimes approved by Congress. One of these four
would become more famous for not producing the new coin than
it did by minting the new coin. Confusing? Let s see why.
There were no rarities in these mint ages that circulated from
1894-1916. Oh, really? Are we overlooking the most written about
and perhaps the most famous Barber dime ever minted? What
could this be? Well, lets review the coins history and determine
exactly which mint and which Barber coin “lite up the numismatic
skies”, then and even today. Its production and distribution has
mystified coin collectors the world over.
Has the readers ever heard the name Hattie Daggett? Remember
it because the history associated with her is a numismatic gem.
Her father, Mr. Daggett, was the Superintendent of the San
Francisco Mint in 1894. Congress approved no mintage of 1894
San Francisco dimes that year. Why, still today remains a mystery.
The other three mints continued with their productions.
This is the beginning of our mystery concerning the 1894-S
Barber dime. Some stories state Mr. Daggett decided that since
no dimes were to be minted at his mint there in San Francisco,
he would go ahead and have 24 minted for his personal friends.
His orders were followed and 24 dimes minted. Seven of the
Superintendent s friends were presented with 3 each, and young
Hattie received the remaining three. His instructions to his
daughter were, “Keep these 3 coins in a safe place and someday,
when you grow older, these coins will be valuable”. History proved
him correct. A safe place was found for over 60 years. Time and
circumstances had dedicated her decisions to
follow her dad s instructions - almost.
She followed her father s instructions until
one day she passed the local ice cream parlor.
After all, if she spent only one of these dimes, she
would still have two left. What should she do?
That ice cream cone looked so delicious. She
made her decision and the dime was spent for I
a strawberry ice cream cone. As it turned out,
this no doubt proved to be the most expensive
ice cream cone in all history.
Hattie grew up and decided to test the numismatic waters in 1954
with her two remaining coins. A dealer from California named
Guy Chapman purchased both coins from her through another
dealer. After all, her dad was correct - the coins did bring her an
undisclosed amount of money. He in turn sold the two and over
the years the coins have found new owners. Each time one sees
a 1894-San Francisco dime going up for auction, it reaches new
heights financially for its owners.
Coin dealers who have actually seen these coins have been
astonished at their high quality. It has been a mystery because two
questions about their condition haven’t been answered: (1) were
the coin’s minted in some special way, or (2) were the coins struck
with several blows on the old screw press? Various opinions have
arisen, but seasoned professional numismatists have rested on the
facts that which method was used, the coins were of the highest
grades a coin could be.
Today, what is one of these coin’s value? This would be
determined by its condition and the economic climate. Your
Redbook lists a PF 63 around $850,000 dollars. One can assume
the owners of these coins are aware of the values other buyers
have paid at auction for one. One would certainly have little or
no trouble filling the holes in your folders with all of the Barber
dimes - that is to say, except the “strawberry delight” that Hattie
enjoyed that day in 1894.
Editors note: Tommy wrote the original article for “The Senior News Source'’ during 1999-2009. The Wikipedia website has the following
information on recent auction prices for this coin:
“Due to the rarity of the coin and the mysteries surrounding its pasty the 1894-S Dime is one of the most valuable coins produced in the
United States. In the late 1990s one of the remaining 1894-S Dimes was bought for $825,000. Since then they have sold for $1,035,000
in 2005; $1.3 million also in 2005; and $1.9 million in 2007.'’
http'.Hen. wikipedia. org! wiki! 1894-S _Barber_Dime
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real changes over the last two years. It
looks like the economy is improving
some; we have seen this with the shows that
have started the new year. There were many
collectors at the fun show and also at several
local shows. We still see that nice collector
material cannot be found easily, and that
bullion still dominates the market. At this time gold is down $50
per ounce and silver is down $ 1 .27, 1 do not know what this means
- it could be profit taking or it could be that there is a market
correction.
Our subcommittee is meeting at the end of the month to go over
any plans that have changed for our show in May. We are all very
excited about this show. With the potential upswing in traffic, we
feel there could be a large attendance. Our show promoter, Doug
Davis, has already sold over half of the tables and is well on the way
to achieving our goal.
Most of the volunteers that worked with us last year will be
with us again this year. This will help make our show one of
the smoothest running shows we have had. If you would like to
volunteer to work with us we would be most grateful. It is a lot of
fun and you get to see some amazing coins and currency while you
are at the show. Debbie Williams will be running the exhibits again
this year. As you may recall, we had a record number of exhibits
under her chairmanship last year and we will see no less this year.
Kim Groves will be setting up the speakers again this year. He lined
up an all-star group last year who gave some amazing talks. Please
plan to attend the educational seminars. Of course we will have our
book auction. Unfortunately I did not get anything last year, but
I hope to this year. We had a massive youth coin auction last year
and, with your donations and help, we should have an even larger
one this year. All in all I think we will have a great show.
I hope you have a good first quarter in 201 1.
Sincerely,
Mike Grant
Make Plans Now to Exhibit
AT THE 2011 TNA Convention
Debbie WilliamSy Exhibit Chair
Te need your Exhibit! This year I
hope to have exhibits entered in all
classes including Junior. (Any member under 18 is eligible
and encouraged to place an exhibit in the Junior category.) In
addition to the traditional awards there will also be a “Peoples
Choice” award again this year and hopefully a best “Junior
Exhibit” and best “First Time Exhibitor.” Please contact me
for an application packet or with any questions:
Debbie Williams, PO. Box 384, Roanoke, TX 76262;
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yNELCOME New TNA Members...
Welcome to new TNA members, R-7084 through R-7087 and
LM-240. No objections were received and these applicants became
active members on January 1, 2011.
The following have applied for membership. If no written
objections are received from the membership, they will become
TNA members on March 1, 2011.
R-7088 - Cory Frampton - sponsored by Elmer Powell
R-7089 - Henry Brasco - sponsored by Jack Gilbert
R-7090 - Gerald Brown - from the internet
R-7091 - Ken Carpenter - sponsored by Russell Prinzinger
The following members have been reinstated upon payment of
current dues.
R-6948 - Alan Traverse
R- 6210 - Edward Arrich
The following Regular Member has transferred to Life
Membership.
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2011 TNA DUES NOTICE
IT’S DUES TIME AGAIN!
A 2011 dues notice has recently been sent to all TNA
members. According to the TNA By-Laws, the deadline for
paying each year s dues is by March 31st of the year.
Dues for Regular Members and Chapters are $20. 00/year,
Associate Members $ 8.00/year and Junior Members $8.00/
year. Dues are payable to the Texas Numismatic Association
or TNA.
Please send to the Secretary’s Office:
Hal Cherry
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P.O. Box 852165
Richardson, Texas 75085-2165
For more information please call:
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Thank you!
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
AS OF
December 31, 2010
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash
Checking Account (JP Morgan Chase, NA) $8,328.10
Connect Checking Community Trust 2.1 %-1 2/31/10 $70,898.53
Community Trust Bank, Ft Worth (4/9/11 @1.65%) $10,000.00
Total Current Assets Due in <1 Year
Long Term Assets:
Community Trust Bank, Ft Worth (4/9/1 2@2. 15%) $20,000.00
Other Long Term Assets:
Total Long Term Assets
$89,226.63
$ 20 , 000.00
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Total Liabilities
EQUITY
Beginning Balance 3/1/2010
$109,226.63
$ 0.00
$104,006.96
Income (Plus) $46,028.22
Expenses (Minus) -$40,808.55
Net Income $5,219.67
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$109,226.63
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TNANews- Vol. 53 No. 1
EUECTIO^N
T he following election procedures are set forth by the TNA By-
Laws and the TNA Board. The 2011 election is for Officers and
Governors to serve for the two (2) year period beginning after the 2011
TNA Convention and through the 2013 TNA Convention. The election
is by secret ballot in a method and manner determined by the TNA
Board in line with the By-Laws.
The five (5) statewide Officers are the President, First Vice President,
Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Also being elected
are the District Governors. Candidates for office no longer need to be
nominated by another member or club, but only need to file for office
with the TNA Secretary from December 23, 2010 until April 6, 2011.
All candidates must be residents of the State of Texas except as noted
and the candidates for District Governors must reside in the district they
represent with the exception of District X where residents in the adjacent
areas of New Mexico within 75 miles of the Texas border are eligible.
All candidates must be approved members of the Association in line
with Section 2.02 of the By-Laws at the time of their filing for office.
No member shall be eligible for the office of President until they have
served in at least one elected office in the Association. No President
or Vice President shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms or
partial terms in the same office without a break in service. If a candidate
runs for President or Secretary, they can not run for any other office.
Candidates can only run for District Governor in the district in which
they reside. Otherwise, candidates can run for multiple offices.
State Officers of the Association are elected by members of the
Association in line with Section 2.02 of the By-Laws. District Governors
are elected by the Members of the Association, in line with Section 2.02
of the By-Laws, in their respective districts. There is no provision for
write-in votes. There is no provision for a run-off in the event a candidate
does not receive the majority of the votes. The candidate receiving the
most votes shall be declared the winner of the election. In the event two
candidates receive the same number of votes, the election winner will be
determined by the outgoing Board of Directors.
Ballots shall only be sent out to those voters where there are contested
elections. If there is only one candidate for office the office shall be
deemed uncontested and the Board shall certify that candidate as elected
to office at a Board Meeting prior to the Annual General Meeting.
Ballots will be mailed to Members by April 11, 2011 and must be
received (not post marked) by the Secretary by the end of the day May 6,
2011. Late ballots, altered ballots or ballots suspected of being altered or
otherwise tampered with will not be counted. Ballots will only be mailed
to approved members of the Association in line with Section 2.02 of the
By-Laws. The results of the election will be formally announced at the
General Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas on May 21, 2011.
Gandidates may also submit a biographical sketch, no longer than 150
words, suitable for publication in the Association’s official publication
and web site. Gandidates names and any biography will be published in
all issues of the Association’s official publication prior to the end date of
voting and also posted on the web site when received. (Gandidates may
also purchase appropriate political advertising in the TNA News.)
(From the By-laws - Section 2.02 APPROVAL OF MEMBERS.
Membership shall be open to all who fulfill the requirements contained
herein. An applicant’s name shall be published in the official publication
of the Association. If no written objections are received by the Secretary
by the first day of the next month following publication, the applicant
shall be admitted to membership.)
TNA Library Offers DVD Series
T am pleased to announce that the TNA
A Library now has 6 new items available for
loan, thanks to the generous donation by f
David Lisot with Gointelevision. These are the f r
Numismatic Lectures from the May, 2010 TNA V
Gonvention Educational Series that were taped V
onto DVD’s by Mr. Lisot. I’ve had a chance to ^
view each of them and highly recommend them
to any of our membership. Raymond Ashley gives a very informative
talk regarding coins of the Givil War in “Goinage of the War Between
the States.” Doug Davis holds the attention of the viewer in “Goin
Show Safety.” Dick Osburn delivers a very interesting lecture on
“Gollecting Liberty Seated Goinage.” J. H. Gline keeps your ear bent
on what he might say next as the ultimate authority on “Standing
Liberty Quarters.” Ricardo Deleon Talavas holds you captive in his
lecture on coins and currency of the Mexican Revolution in “Vive
Mexico! Numismatic Issues of the Revolution.” Last, but not least,
Jim Fitzgerald very clearly explains to his audience on “What to
Expect at a Goin Auction.” I have a spreadsheet with the new listings
as they are seen in the Library database. For David Burke I’m sending
a copy of the Database itself for him to query the report for available
items to replace the latest one on the TNA Website. If any of you have
any questions, or need any other information, please feel free to let me
know. My contact information is on page 22 of this newsletter.
Kind Regards,
Garlton Simmons,
TNA Memorial Librarian
SUPPORT NEEDED FOR
TNA YOUTH PROGRAM
A s you may be aware, the TNA Show is in
jLJLMay 2011. Part of the activities is a Youth
^ ^ A Goin Auction for children under 17 years of age.
1 Last May, over 140 people (including parents
• and friends) attended the auction and show,
u j Gompetition was brisk for over 140 numismatic
ijX, _ t il items up for bid. These auction lots were
^ ~ provided by donations from coin dealers, clubs,
collectors and the TNA.
On Saturday of the 2011 TNA Show we will again have two
auction sessions. We are challenged again with accumulating enough
numismatic items to produce a successful event. If we wish to continue
the program, we need YOUR support; so as in the past, we come
to you for your help. Almost anything relating to numismatics is
acceptable. Most lots average about $8 to $12 each, but lesser values
can be combined. This may be your opportunity to help more youths
not only learn of our hobby, but actually participate in it at no cost to
them. Looking to the future of our hobby it is important to have as
many young people as possible take an interest in collecting.
Frank Schick is the TNA Youth Auction Ghairman and is leading
the effort to provide quality Youth Goin Auctions at the 2011 TNA
Show. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Schick at:
Email: frankschick@sbcglobal.net. Or phone 817-656-5271.
Donations of material or cash can be sent to the address below with
checks payable to the Texas Numismatic Association or TNA. Thank you
Frank Schick
TNA Youth Auction
7940 Kandy Lane, North Richland Hills, TX 76182-8714
January/February 2011
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It features an enlisted Continental soldier armed with a musket and 13 stars
representing the original Colonies. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FIRST IN SERVICE TO THE NATION, E PLURIBUS UNUM and
HALF DOLLAR.
Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy
force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
It is presented to a person who distinguishes him or herself conspicuously by
gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call
of duty while:
• Engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
• Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign
force; or
• Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against
an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent
party.
Fewer than 3,500 Medals of Honor have ever been awarded.
The Medal of Honor was first authorized by Congress in 1861 as the Navy’s
highest personal decoration, with the Army Medal of Honor authorized in 1862
and the Air Force Medal of Honor in 1956. The medals are presented by the
President in the name of Congress.
The “Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009,” (Public Law 111-
91) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on
November 6, 2009. It authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue
up to 100,000 gold $5 and up to 500,000 silver $1 coins in recognition and
celebration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861.
The act calls for the designs to be emblematic of the traditions, legacy and
heritage of the Medal of Honor and the distinguished service of its recipients.
As authorized, the United States Mint shall produce $5 gold and $1 silver
coins in both proof and uncirculated qualities. Surcharges in the amount of $35
for each gold coin and $10 for each silver coin are authorized to be paid to the
Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.
The foundation assists in perpetuating the legacy of the Medal of Honor by
funding programs to promote the ideals of courage, sacrifice, selfless service
and patriotism among the American public.
$5 Gold Coin
Obverse: This design depicts the original Medal of Honor authorized by
Congress in 1861 as the Navy’s highest personal decoration. The inscriptions
are LIBERTY, 1861, 2011, IN GOD WE TRUST and MEDAL OF HONOR.
Reverse: This design features Minerva, based on the common central image
on both the original Navy and Army Medals of Honor. Minerva, standing with a
shield representing the Army and Navy in her right hand and the Union flag in
her left hand, is flanked by a field artillery cannon and wheel of the Civil War era.
Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, $5 and E PLURIBUS UNUM.
The gold coin designs are emblematic of the heritage and legacy of the original
Medal of Honor and the era in which it was first established.
$1 Silver Coin
Obverse: This design depicts the three current Army, Navy, and Air Force
Medals of Honor, left to right. The ribbon with field of stars in the center is the
common feature of all three medals, reflecting the joint nature of modern era
warfare and the fact that the Medal of Honor is the only U.S. military medal worn
around the neck. Inscriptions are LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, MEDAL OF
HONOR and 1861-2011.
Reverse: This design depicts a contemporary infantry soldier carrying a
wounded soldier to safety under enemy fire, reflecting the courage and self-
sacrifice of all Medal of Honor recipients. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR and E PLURIBUS UNUM. This image conveys
the courage, selfless sacrifice and patriotism of Medal of Honor recipients, as
well as the criteria established by Congress in 1963 requiring that all Medals of
Honor be awarded only for heroic action in combat.
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From the. GHCC "Double Shift" Newsletter
Questions for Dr. Coyne:
1) What do the arrows alongside
the date on this half dollar signify?
2) Why does this silver 20 Cent Piece
of 1877 have a plain edge (not reeded)?
3) What are die polish lines and how can you tell them from
scratches?
4) Who was Robert Lovett and what did he do in Philadelphia?
5) What do you think about Daniel Carrs making fantasy
reproductions of the 2009 Proof Silver Eagle? -a coin never
made by the United States Mint
6) A collector seeking to form a set of silver Kennedy Half
Dollars will have the most difficulty locating which dates?
Dr. Coyne Responds:
1) The 1873-74 Seated Liberty Half Dollars have arrows at the
date to denote a slight increase in the contained weight of silver.
All the silver denominations from half dime through half dollar
were reduced in weight in 1853, but this small 1873 increase did
not bring them back up to their pre-1853 weight. The change
was made to further tune the gold/silver implied price ratio, and
with some thought to conforming more closely to the weights
of certain European coins. Unlike in 1853, there were no “rays”
on the reverse.
2) The twenty cent piece is now viewed as a failed experiment.
Proponents in 1875 thought of it as a welcome use for abundant
silver and as a proper member of a “decimal” currency system.
But the public was confused by similarities to the Seated Liberty
Quarter. The plain edge was intended to help distinguish it
from the quarter, which bore a traditional reeded edge. The
20 cent composition was 90% silver, thus making these pieces,
coined 1875-1878, the only silver coins made after 1837 (except
the three cent pieces) to have a plain edge.
3) Die polish lines appear in the fields of coins. They appear
in the identical position on coins struck from the same working
die. The lines, raised on
the coins, are fine grooves
cut into the surface of
the die at its last stage of
production. They only
appear on the fields of the
coin because those areas
are the highest part of the
die and are the only areas
touched by the polisher
disk. Scratches on a coin
can appear anywhere on
the coin, but are usually more prominent on the raised devices.
Scratches go into the surface of a coin while die polish lines are
raised from the surface.
4) Robert Lovett was an active member of a family of die
engravers in the mid-19th century in Philadelphia. His work
includes the motifs for several Civil War Tokens, certain
medals, and more notoriously for the Confederate Cent of 1861.
His contribution on the Confederate Cent was not known
until the 1870 s as he hid the dies and his initial striking of 12
pieces, fearing punishment if his work was discovered by Union
authorities.
5) Building on the concept of his striking of a fantasy 1964-D
Peace Dollar, Daniel Carr of Loveland, Colo, and his Moonlight
Mint have recently begun marketing a “2009 Proof American
Eagle overstrike”. He sees a market opportunity as the U.S.
Mint did not make any 2009 AE s in this finish (after several
years of offering them). Mr. Carr uses real regular-finish 2009
AE s as planchets and overstrikes them with dies of his own
manufacture on a former U.S. Mint press. Despite his general
support of entrepreneurs with fresh ideas. Dr. Coyne has not
yet decided whether to acquire one of the Carr concoctions
(though they are attractive!). The listed price of $100+ seems
pretty high for a “coin” of which more can be made anytime.
6) The collector of silver Kennedy Half Dollars has two general
types to consider: the 90% silver homogeneous alloy coins dated
1964 and the 40% clad coins of 1965-1970. While the 1964 s
have lately surged in price due to the metals market value, a
collector will still have the most trouble locating the 1970 -D
issue. It came only in the “Mint Sets” of that year (none struck
for ordinary circulation). But even these are not expensive at
$20 for a nice one.
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Doug Davis • 817-723-7231 • Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
From the NCIC December Newsletter
NUMISMATIC OFFENSES ON THE RISE
Police officers were busy this past weekend at a local coin show in Fort
Worth, Texas. One person on the bourse floor was identified as a suspect
in selling several counterfeit slabbed coins valued at $8,000 at the
Houston Money Show. The suspect was questioned and the dealer who
bought the coins was reimbursed. In another incident a dealer found an
1894 dollar valued at $1800 missing out of his inventory. The suspect
had taken the coin out of a double row box he had been looking thru on
Friday and tried to resell the coin to another dealer on Sunday. When the
coin was taken to the victim to determine the authenticity he identified
it as his coin by the unique toning. The suspect advised he had bought
the coin on Friday off of Craig’s list. After questioning the suspect was
willing to give the coin back to the victim. Due to no one actually seeing
the suspect take the coin he was released.
The increase in gold and silver and the despressed economy is having
a direct impact on the numismatic industry. Dealers and collectors are
becoming prime targets for the criminal element. When conducting
business at a show or in the shop maintain constant eye contact on
the customer and your coins. Minimize your chances of becoming a
numismatic crime victim.
12/22/10 - STOLEN SAN DIEGO NOTES
Eight examples of Series 1929 Charter 3050 National Currency were
stolen from a secure area of the Wells Fargo Bank at Parkway Plaza
in El Cajon, CA in the late afternoon of December 17, 2010. These
notes were accidentally left unattended on a chair inside a Safe Deposit
Box viewing booth. When the owner of the items returned for them,
remembering that they had been left on the chair and not returned to
the Safe Deposit Box, they were no longer there. Nobody at the bank
was able to account for the missing items which were each housed in
unmarked small size currency holders. Two of the items were especially
scarce Type 2 varieties.
The owner would very much like to get them back into his collection.
These are the notes that were stolen:
Each is a Series 1929 note from The First National Trust and Savings
Bank of San Diego; Charter 3050
$5 Type 2 A002671 $10 Type 1 B002588A
$ 1 0 Type 1 BOO 1 842A $ 1 0 Type 1 E009924A
$10 Type 1 D010116A $20 Type 1 D000590A
$20 Type 1 C000778A $20 Type 2 A000226
Any collector or dealer having any information on this offense should
contact:
El Cajon Police Department
619-579-3311 Case # 10012341
or Andrew Woodruff
619-992-2759
1/18/11 - ASSISTANCE NEEDED
NCIC is currently assisting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in
Burnaby, British Columbia with a case involving 40 First Strike Silver
Eagles PCGS MS70. The coins were found in the possession of a suspect
during a traffic stop along with other stolen property.
We are attempting to locate the owner of these coins. Any person
having any information on this offense should contact the following
authorities.
Cst. Morosoff or Doug Davis
Royal Canadian Mounted Police 8 1 7-723-723 1
604-294-7882 doug@numismaticcrimes.org
January/February 2011
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Greai: Bririaiir 1658/7 I Crown, Oliver CromwelL XE
Hammered at $5t50Q. 00
1879 Morgan I Dollar, PCGS PR65.
Hammered ai $4,250.00
1904 Liberty 20 Dollars. NCG PR62.
Hammered at $1 5, 000. 00
Great Britain. 1603 1 Crownp FJi?.ahetb. VE
Hammered at $5,230.00
2010 Sale Highlights
Fr. 1909-K. Si FRN Ermrand Bnnkcndr^. 1977.
Hammered at $4,250. 00
Fn2402. $20 Gold Certificate. 1928.
Hammered at $5r500.00
Hammered at $800.00
1808 1 Cent. AU.
Hammered at S3,250. 00
Fr230S*. Si North Africa SC Star. 1935A.
Hammered at $6^500. 00
Fr. 1980-I“. S5 FRN Star. 198RA.
Hammered at $2,900. 00
France - Aquitaine. ND (1327-77)
Leopard d'Or, Edward lil. NGC MS61.
Hammered at $7,250.00
George Washington, First President of the
United States.
Hammered at $8,000. 00
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We are now accepting consignments for this exciting sale. If you have a single item youVe
thinking of selling, or a collection built over a lifetime, we’d love to talk to you.
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by Mark Benvenuto
^^™here probably
I aren’t many
of us who have the
disposable income
required to assemble
a date and mint
mark run of United States trade dollars.
After all, they often seem to be the
expensive silver dollar that is looked at
only after we have gone over numerous
Morgan and Peace dollars. But the
United States trade dollar is one of those
wonderful coins that can become part
of a collection that is a bit different
from what we are used to, what we find
“normal.” Let’s see what it takes to form
a small collection that puts the trade
dollar in some context.
First, before even purchasing one United
States trade dollar, let’s see about getting
our hands on a British trade dollar.
Minted from 1895 - 1934, the British
trade dollar was a late comer into the
business of international business. They
were made exclusively for trade in the
Orient, and were never even produced
at the Tower Mint in London. Rather,
millions of these large, silver pieces came
out of the British Mints in Bombay and
Calcutta, no doubt because transport
costs to any and all parts of the far east
had to be lower than if the coins had
been shipped from England. These
handsome pieces sport Britannia on
the obverse, complete with trident, and
text in three languages on the reverse.
intended to make them acceptable,
or at least understandable, to as many
people as possible. What makes them
acceptable to us today is the price.
Even as the price of silver has climbed,
common British trade dollars can be
obtained for $50 or less, depending on
their grade. Now that’s a good start for
a collection.
Next, let’s look into getting our hands
on a French trade piaster. Yes, we still
haven’t gotten to a United States trade
dollar, but a little patience please. We’re
getting there. The French trade piaster
is listed under French Indo-China in
the Krause catalog of world coins, but
it’s certain that these large, silver pieces
also saw use outside of those borders,
and functioned as an international trade
dollar. The reverse inscriptions, which
list weight and fineness, certainly attest
to that. They didn’t have as long a run
as the British trade dollars, being issued
only from 1895 - 1913, then again
from 1924 - 1928, but their “seated
Statue of Liberty” design appears to
have guaranteed them a perpetual place
in the hearts of world coin collectors.
Simply put, these are beautiful coins.
If the French Indo-Chinese trade
piaster doesn’t yet have a place in your
own heart, the place it leaves in your
wallet - or the hole, that is - might be
small enough that a change of heart is
in order. Like the British trade dollar,
the cost of an attractive piaster, up near
the border of mint state, is probably not
much higher than $50. Of course, if
you find a real gem of a coin, the price
tag attached to it will be higher. But
French trade piastres remain remarkably
affordable, even today.
Another trade coin we can add to this
list is often called the Japanese yen,
despite the fact that the Krause catalog
calls it a trade dollar. Like the piaster,
this Japanese coin bothers to list the
weight and fineness, and to do so in
English! That’s rather remarkable really,
if you bother to consider the pride the
Japanese government took then in all
things being Japanese, as opposed to
barbaric and foreign.
The price for a decent Japanese trade
dollar is again about the same as the
British or the French trade coins. The
challenge here might simply be finding
one. They aren’t super rare; but they do
appear to be less available today than the
other two we just mentioned.
Okay, now let’s look at the United States
trade dollar, and see if there’s something
available to add to this threesome of
foreign silver pieces. Our trade dollars
were produced from 1873 - 1878, then
for a few more years as proofs. The
design work is handsome, the silver
weight is more than the standard United
States silver dollar (remember, the Seated
Liberty design had been in circulation
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RAPE DOLLARS'
from 1840 - 1873), and the overall
design of the coin proves it was made for
foreign trade. Under the eagle on the
reverse, the weight and fineness of silver
is listed. The high mintage years saw
multiple millions of the coins produced,
but that is somewhat misleading when it
comes to scarcity today. You see, many
of the U.S. trade dollars were actually
melted when it was found that they
weren’t well accepted throughout the
Pacific rim.
So, if the coins were melted, and the
mintages are not as accurate as they
might be, what does that mean for prices
today? In short, it means the prices are
higher than those of the British, French,
or Japanese trade coins. It will cost a
collector about $150 to land a decent
specimen in a grade such as very fine,
or VF-20. Don’t let this stop you in
your own personal quest for a U.S. trade
dollar - but go into any transaction with
your eyes wide open.
Now, it may seem that with one of each
of these four silver trade dollars under
your belt, you could stop there and
admire the type set you have created.
Do so, if you wish. But if you look at
the dates we have just given for all four
coins, you’ll notice that the U.S. dollar
was made first. Yet many articles about
these coins claim that they were not
accepted as readily because they were
late comers into the international trade
scene. Based on these date runs, what
gives?
The answer to that is just south of
the border, in Mexico. Since about
1535 the mint in Mexico City had
been pounding out silver coins for use
anywhere. Certainly, ship loads of them
made their way back to
Spain. The silver of
Latin America also
served the young
United States.
And yes, it went
east as well, both before
and after Mexican independence. So
much of it went to the Pacific actually
that by the time the four trade dollars
we mentioned got into the game, these
Mexican silver coins were often known
as “dollars Mex.” So, it’s probably wise
to add either a colonial, Mexican 8 reales
piece, or an independent Mexican peso
to your quartet of silver trade dollars.
The price is always pretty low, even for
some of the more attractive, less worn
specimens.
There’s a lot more to be said about
United States trade dollars and where
they fit into the scheme of international
trade and finance at the end of the
nineteenth century. But assembling a
set of the five coins we just mentioned
is a good start in learning something
about them. Enjoy.
BOOKMARKS
Compiled by Guy Cojfecy Manhattan Coin Cluby gMycojfee@hotmail.com
Below is a list of current books worth considering to check out from your local library
or to even consider for purchasing for your personal library.
• • • Books on Gold as an Investment • • •
Buy Gold Now: How a Real Estate Bust, Our Bulging National Debt, and the
Languising Dollar Will Push Gold to Record Highs by Shayne McGuire. Hoboken,
NJ : John Wiley & Sons, ©2008. xi, 224 p.: ill. (ISBN 9780470185859; $18.75)
The Golden Rule: Safe Strategies of Sage Investors by Jim Gibbons. Hoboken, NUJ
: John Wiley& Sons, ©2010. (ISBN 9780470538753; $18.45)
The Goldwatcher: Demystijying Gold Investinhg by John Katzs and Frank Holmes.
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, ©2008. xviii, 334 p.: ill. (ISBN 978047024262;
$17.57)
Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver: Everything You Need to Know to Profit
Prom Precious Metals Now by Michael Maloney. Rich Dad’s Advisors series. NY :
Business Plus, 2008. (ISBN 99780446510998; S$11.65)
Hard Money: Taking Gold to Higher Investment Level by Shayne McGuire.
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley &: Sons, ©2010. xix, 266 p.: ill. (ISBN 9780470612538;
$23.07)
The Trader^s Great Gold Rush: Must-have Methods for Trading and Investing to
the Gold Market by James DiGeorgia. Wiley trading series. Hoboken, NJ : John
Wiley & Sons, ©2009. ix, 278 p.: ill. (ISBN 9780470431320; $32.81)
January/February 2011
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In addition to club meeting reports we receive several club newsletters. We are going to include
portions of these newsletters that we hope will be of interest to our readers. We encourage our
member clubs to send us news to share with the TNA membership. We need more
photos of your meetings and events so we can include them in your section. Please
set your digital cameras for medium to high resolution for use in printed material.
Meeting reports from the clubs include special events and program presentations.
Please send your stories and reports by the 15th of January, March, May, July,
September or November to: tnanews@sbcglobal.net
A special section at the end of Texas Happenings will contain longer newsletter
articles of member experiences, opinions and numismatic information.
District One
FORT WORTH
COIN CLUB
November Meeting - President John Post called the meeting to
order with 56 members and 1 guest in attendance. New members, Jerry
Wilhelm and Misty Villareal, were welcome to the club. Reports were
given and approved.
John Post also reminded the members that volunteers for club activities
are eligible for winning the club’s annual educational awards. Ray Ashley
has joined a Civil War Tokens Society.
Matt and Natalie Miller will cater this year’s Christmas party. Mike
Grant has volunteered to call the bingo game
New Business: Election of Officers and Directors for 2011 was
conducted. Election winners were as follows: President-John Post;
Vice President-Matt Miller; Treasurer-Dennis Wynn; Secretary-Earl
Coppersmith; Director-Ron Swiney; Director-Debbie Williams
Educational Program: Frank Provasek presented a program on coin
grading. The program consisted primarily of Frank distributing coins
that had been certified by NCG, but with the grades covered, to all of
the tables. Members at each table were asked to rank the coins provided
from the highest to lowest grade. Only two of the eight tables ranked
the coins in the same order as the grading service. Frank indicated that
the results of the exercise point out the subjectivity of grading and that
members should judge a coin’s grade for themselves and not rely not the
grade on the holder.
Volunteers also brought a table full of gifts for the Toys for Tots
campaign. Cecil Driskell, a former Marine, will deliver the gifts to the
Marines for distribution.
A special thanks also goes out to all of those who helped set up, serve
and clean up.
Northeast Tarrant Coin Club
December Meeting - 108 members and guests
participated in this year’s Christmas party. The time
was very enjoyable and went by so quickly.
The meal was prepared and served by
Rebecca Lehr (Steve’s wife). Jack Gilbert
contributed two fried turkeys which were quickly
consumed. Volunteers brought many tasty desserts to
conclude a rather
scrumptious feast.
Bingo was called
by Mike Grant in his
entertaining style. The
final game (blackout) created quite a
bit of drama as it appeared for a while
that EVERYONE would win. Mike
was assisted by Jim Waite.
MID-CITIES
COIN CLUB
November Meeting - The meeting was called to order by President
John Post with 17 members present. Plans for the upcoming Christmas
party in December were discussed.
After Show and Tell items were shared Mike Grant
presented the evening’s program. He gave us a quiz
about some of the history of coins. Most, if not all of
the answers can be found in the Red Book, pages 10
thru 32. While most of us have one or more copies,
I wonder how many of us have read the introduction
to United States Coins beginning on page 10. Mike,
we appreciate your presentation.
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District Five
Collin County Coin Club
November Meeting - The regular meeting was brought to order
with President, Mike W. presiding. There were thirteen members and
one guest in attendance.
CCCC will provide a Christmas Dinner for each member and a guest.
Each member should bring a gift for a gift exchange for themselves and
their guest. In the spirit of the club bring gifts of a numismatic nature.
Kevin S. presented a talk on ancient coins of the Bible. He was able
to relate the coins to places he had visited. He talked about the widow’s
mite and the temple tax coins. He brought several examples of the coins
he discussed.
December Meeting - The regular meeting was brought to order
with President, Mike W. presiding. There were 29 members and one
guest in attendance.
This meeting was the annual Christmas dinner provided by the club
for all members. A gift exchange was held, a wonderful meal and visiting
by all attending. No business was conducted and the regular activities of
the club were suspended for all to socialize and have a good time.
November Meeting - David Swann brought the meeting to order
with 17 members present including visitors Gary Parent and George
Morris. George had been to the Club previously and became a Member
during the meeting. The new officers for 2011 were announced.
The December meeting will be the Christmas dinner. Please bring
something in the $5.00 - $10.00 range. All items will be auctioned off
to help offset the cost of the dinners. Mike Grant will be calling bingo.
Program: Judy Dobbins was the speaker. Her topic was on James Earl
Fraser, who was the designer of the famous “Indian Head” or “Buffalo
Nickel.”
As a youth, he grew up in the Dakota’s. He fell in love with the beauty
of the area, and all of the wildlife. He developed as an artist and later
studied with Augustus Saint Gaudens. He sculpted the now famous,
“End of the Line” statue. He and his wife Laura were both sculptors
and went on to have a great influence in the US Mint for decades. All
of his designs were influenced by things “American.” The obverse of
the Buffalo nickel was of the Western Indian and the reverse was the
American bison, or buffalo.
Judy also brought her Buffalo Nickel collection. Yes, it had the 1937
three and a half leg variety. Nice! Thanks for a very nice presentation
Judy!
December Meeting - There were 21 members and 6 guests in
attendance. As this was the Christmas meeting, there was no old or new
business discussed. The meeting was all about fun.
Mike Grant called bingo. Stewart Huckaby brought the prizes, 19 in
all. There was a mix of silver proof sets, certified coins, Morgan Dollars,
Silver Eagles, etc. All were very nice. Thanks Stewart and Mike. It made
for a very nice time!
Stewart Huckaby called the “white elephant” auction. It was very
successful as the offerings were of good quality. Each person in attendance
received a PCGS 2011 Calendar.
Remembering Long-Time Dallas Coin Club Member Victor Toogood
By Kathy Lawrence
We were saddened to learn of the
passing of long-time Dallas Coin
Club Member Victor John Toogood.
Born in London on March 22, 1914,
Victor began serving in the Royal
Air Force in 1940, initially as an
airplane mechanic. The physical he
received when he joined the service
and the anti-malaria tablets he was given were the only medical treatment
Victor received until shortly before his death. He never took any over the
counter medications (other than a medicinal drop or two of rum) his
entire life- not even an aspirin. He said he was very fortunate with his
health and had never experienced a headache or toothache.
Victor was the most frugal man I have ever known (and I have met
quite a few, particularly in the hobby). He did not own a television or
have a phone. Anyone who wanted to contact him had to send a letter
through the mail or go to his motorcycle shop or apartment in person.
He told me that if he couldn’t take his money with him, he wasn’t going
to die.
Editors Note: Kathy’s entire article about Victor is quite interesting and
other Dallas CC members also provide memories. Email Kathy at kaly01@
sbcglobal.net to receive a copy of the Dallas CC newsletter containing the
article.
District Six
Since f963
November Meeting - Nov 1 - There
were 18 members and guests at the meeting.
Most of the meeting was discussing the past
coin show. There were 25 bidders at the
children’s action.
Normally the club has a 20-minute
program or short show and tells. We had
both. Brian Holland won the show and tell
prize and donated his door prize to the next children’s activities.
Nov 15 ' There were 22 members and guest at the meeting. The club
made plans for the Christmas party to be held December 17.
Sebastian Frommhold stated during the children’s auction an Austin
dealer named McBride provided a Korean Olympic proof set. Plans are
to sell the set at a regular auction, and then used the cash for children’s
activities or door prizes.
A1 Morgan noted that on the next San Jacinto Day. He will provide
wheat cents dated 1936, to be placed in special machines to punch
monument scenes. Sebastian Frommhold announces that during
National Coin Week, the club is planning to have a display, at the
Museum Of Natural Science.
Several members presented a show and tell. Garth Clark won the show
and tell prize and donated his prize to the next children’s activities.
December Meeting - Dec 6 - There were 18 members and guests
at the meeting. The 2nd December meeting will be replaced by the
Christmas part.
Dennis Beasley presented a program, Californian Pioneer Fractional
Gold. Dennis presented the club with copies of the first three editions of
his fractional gold informational books.
Several members presented a show and tell. Jack Pavlovic won the show
and tell prize.
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November Meeting - Meeting called to order by President Edwin
Johnston with 45 members and 4 guests attending.
The meeting began with Show & Tell by several members.
Coins For As Program received 55 letters in October and 32 in
November requesting coins.
The evening’s Educational Program was presented by Alvin focusing
on the reflectivity of original surface Morgan Dollars. He had both an
excellent powerpoint presentation along with a number of dollar examples
showing both original and dipped surfaces.
December Meeting - The meeting and Dinner was called to order
by President Edwin Johnston awith 53 members and guests attending.
A pplicants for membership were presented to the members for approval
and all were voted into the GHCC.
The recipients of the first Francis
Townsend Award for the volunteers
making the most contribution to the
Club during the year were announced
as John and Eve Barber. They were
given the permanent award trophy to
keep for the next year and permanent remembrances to keep. They will
Chair the award committee for next year.
District Seven
Aiamo Coin Cups
November Meetings - Nov. 11 - The
meeting was called to order by ACC President
Fernando Razo. The meeting was attended by 26 signed
in members with no visitors attending.
President Fernando Razo thanked all those in attendance that were
retired veterans during this Veterans Day meeting.
The Roundtable was started by ACC President Fernando and then
carried out by Will R. The winner of the Roundtable prize went to Will
R. Will received a 1978 Canadian Edmonton proof specimen dollar.
The winner of the Attendance Prize went to Roger A. Roger proudly
wins and receives a 1994 ASE.
There was no Presentation made. The Auction had a total of 29 lots
with several being sold prior to the start of the meeting.
December Meeting - The Christmas meeting was attended by 28
members
The Roundtable had several presentations. At the conclusion of the
Roundtable, it was then announced that the winner of this event was
Cliff A with his presentation of his bimetallic religious medal. Cliff
received a Russian 1980 Olympics silver 5 Rubles.
Attendance Prize winner was Jay G. Jay received a 2004 ASE.
An Auction was conducted by ACC VP Larry A. There were 10 lots
up for sale with only 2 being sold. Scrooge must’ve been overseeing this
evening. There was assistance from Clinton on the Auction, thank you
sir.
The Dirty Santa game was conducted to see who gets what. There
definitely were some dirty exchanges made such as the Peace dollar, sorry
Harold.
Meeting was then adjourned and everyone was wished a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year!
District Ten
El Paso International
Coin Club
November Meeting - In the absence of the
president, the vice-president, Don T, called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. with 33 members and 1 guest present. The menu
for the annual Christmas Party was discussed.
The treasurer advised the club that the 2011 Club Medal set would
sell to the club members for $25.00. The medal depicts General Pancho
Villa in remembrance of the Mexican Revolution. The bronze single will
be sold for $ 8.00 to the club members.
Mike C. gave a power point presentation about 8 different Bureau of
Engraving and Printing souvenir cards. The cards depicted rare notes
issued by BEP. These souvenir cards are not only a thing of beauty but
highly desirable for paper money collectors.
December Meeting - President John called the meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m. with 36 members and 4 guests present. He introduced the
guests and welcomed them to the meeting. Application for membership
was read and approved for a new member. John thanked A1 for his
donation of a subscription to Curry’s Chronicle (Official Journal of the
Carson City Coin Collectors of America) to the club library.
All members and their guests were invited to the annual Christmas
Party.
President John encouraged all members to prepare a mini-exhibit for
the upcoming Coin Show, which will be held February 18, 19 and 20 at
the El Maida Shrine Temple. In last year’s show, 12 members produced a
one item mini- exhibit, and he would like to have at least 20 mini exhibits
in this year’s show. John reminded the members that the mini-exhibits
was a new concept originated in our club.
Chuck was the winner for John’s monthly Power Point “Stuff of the
Month.” He was awarded two raffle tickets for the upcoming coin show
for his correct answer of Liechtenstein for “What Country Is This?” John
displayed copies of old paper money for Liechtenstein, advising there are
no circulating coins in this country. The country uses Swiss money as
its currency. Ken P concluded the evening’s program with a detailed
presentation concerning minor errors on state quarters. He distributed
an informative handout and explained that all state quarters have errors.
The errors Ken described were extra metal in the O’s, B’s and other such
letters. Such errors will not make the quarters more valuable, just fun
to collect.
January Meeting - President John opened the meeting with 35
members and 5 guests. Applications for two new members were read and
approved. John T. congratulated John G. for a very enjoyable Christmas
party.
Under business, John once again called for min-exhibits from members
for our 48th Annual Show to be held February 18th - 20th.
Member Gary Henderson has produced a book describing 25,000
tokens from Iowa. The book sells for $60.00.
Much to John’s pleasure no member was able to give the correct
answer of Namibia for John’s Power Point presentation of “Name the
Country” during the “Stuff of the Month” presentation. Bill L gave an
interesting presentation on “Coins That Made America.” When America
was founded it had a mercantile system and various colonies produced
their own paper money. The Spanish gold and silver were popular as
hard money. Bill conducted his presentation by showing 16 different
gold and silver coins.
TNA Governor Chuck Steward exhibited at the recent FUN Show.
Chuck won First Prize in his category “Orders, Medals, Decorations and
Tokens.”
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District Twelve
Tyler Coin Club
January Meeting - The meeting was called to order by President
Dwight with Pledge to the Flag. There were 25 members and 2 guests
present. Richard Faster will be writing the club’s newsletter. There will
be a contest to name the newsletter with a prize awarded.
District Thirteen
Wichita Falls Coin Club
November Meeting - Meeting called to order with 15 Members
and 1 guest present. Tony Zupkas shared his experience at a recent
auction. Rob Robinson gave information on the Christmas Party.
Program : Tony Zupkas provided a program on animal themed coins
from around the world. He said that he became interested in world coins
as they were inexpensive compared to U.S. coins. Tony explained that he
taught school and started giving coins to students who earned “A’s”. After
awhile Tony explained that he bought various world coins with animals
on them and these were popular with his students. Soon some of his
students requested specific types of coins. He said that you can find coins
with animals from A to Z on them, from aardvark to zebra. Tony said
that he has found coins with animals on them that surprised him, such
as mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, squids, crabs, and insects. He said that
there is such a wide variety that you can specialize in whatever you find
interesting. Tony explained that he checks the Krausey-Missler World
Coin Book and records the coins by KM numbers. He passed around
some examples of his collection of world coins with various animals on
them for the club members to see.
District Fourteen
Hidalgo Coin Club Celebrates 50 Years
See Story on Page 18
District Fifteen
President Gary called the meeting to order and led the pledge to the flag.
The program was given by Jerry Williams, who spoke on the history
of U.S. paper money. He also displayed. He also brought examples from
his collection. Thanks for a great job Jerry.
December Meeting - There were a total of 15 club members along
with a new guest, Mr. Dave Schacher. - Thank you Mr. Dave Schacher
for visiting and we welcome you and others to join our growing special
interest group here in Port Arthur, Texas.
SiLSBEE Coin Club
November Meeting - President, Dale Cummings called the meeting
to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Dale Cummings gave a program on the history of gold coins. Gold
coins have been minted as far back as 300 BC by the Romans. The
United States got into minting coins with the passage of the Coinage
Act of 1792. The Act established a standard and established the unit of
currency as the dollar. At that time, a dollars worth of gold was 24 %
grains with 480 grains equal a troy ounce which equals $19.39 per troy
ounce. Under this act, the first gold coin minted was the $5.00 half
eagle of 1795. It weighed 135 grains at .91667 fine. The next year, both
$2.50 and $10.00 gold coins were struck. Congress changed the gold
specification in 1834 and again in 1837, when it set the price of gold at
$20.67 per troy ounce and established the gold content at .900 fineness.
The price of gold remained the same until 1934 when it went to $35.00
per troy ounce. It was at this time that President Franklin D. Roosevelt
declared that citizens were prohibited from holding monetary gold in
this country. The next government re-evaluation of gold came in 1972
when it was increased to $38.00 per troy ounce and then to $42.22 in
1973. In 1974, ownership of gold was no longer restricted and the price
has fluctuated ever since.
In 1849, by an act of Congress, the $1.00 and $20.00 (Double Eagle)
gold coins were minted. The dollar coin had .04837 oz. of pure gold in
it while the double eagle had .96750 oz. pure gold. The gold dollar was
last mined in 1889. In 1853, another act of Congress authorized the
striking of the $3.00 gold coin. First struck in 1854, it was never very
popular and saw very limited circulation. Mintage of this coin was very
low with the highest quantity minted at 138,618 during the first year
of production. It was last struck in 1889. The $3.00 coin and many of
the $1.00 coins were widely counterfeited. In 1879 and 1880, the $4.00
gold coin or “Stella” was also minted but was never released. The total
mintage for both years with two styles was 460 coins.
1907 saw the first of the “Indian Head Type” coins with the
introduction of the $10.00 Eagle. In 1908, the $2.50 and $5.00 “Indian
Head Type” were also produced but departed from the normal coins
produced because the design was “incuse,” or recessed into the coin with
no raised edges. These were struck until 1929. The $10.00 coin was
struck until 1933.
Also first struck in 1907 was the “Saint-Gaudens Type” Double
Eagle ($20.00). This type is named after the designer, Augustus Saint-
Gaudens and is considered to be one of the most beautiful United States
coins ever struck. The first year of issue was struck in high relief and had
either Roman numerals or Arabic numerals for the date. This coin was
also produced through 1933. The obverse design of this coin is in now
in use on the gold bullion coins produced by the U.S. Mint. In 1933,
$718,000 worth of face value gold coins was melted by the mint. Since
1933, the only gold coins produced by the U.S. Mint are bullion coins
and some commemorative coins.
District Seventeen
Waco Coin Club
November Meeting - Tom Campbell called the meeting to order.
There were 13 members in attendance. Cashpot: David Hilton was here.
Next month will be $25.
Bob told about the 1922 penny which was struck in Denver. The die
wore and obverse was replaced, but the reverse could not be replaced
because the mint did not get any replacement dies. There were weak D,
no D (the D was very week and used a new obverse) and varing strength
of D as die wore, because every coin was done with the same die, even
when it was worn. The real 1922 D had a stronger second 2.
December Meeting - Tom Campbell called the meeting to order.
There were 14 members in attendance enjoying the Christmas party.
HISTORICAL FACTS
Did you know that 2010 marks the 190th anniversary of Susan B.
Anthony’s birth? Now is the perfect time to pay tribute to this womens’
rights pioneer whose work led to the 19th Amendment to the Constitution
and a woman’s right to vote.
The Anthony Dollar was the first circulating coin to feature an
identifiable woman. It honors Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), the
woman’s rights pioneer whose work led to the 19th Amendment to the
Constitution that assures women the right to vote. The reverse design is
adapted from the Apollo 1 1 mission patch and shows an American eagle
landing on the moon. The Earth can be seen above the eagle’s head.
This historic coin was made only from 1979-1981 and again in 1999.
However, the 1981 coin was unique because no coins were made for
circulation. The only coins in 1981 were those struck for collectors and
included in official Mint Sets and Proof Sets from the U.S. Mint. As a
result, the 1981 Anthony Dollar is the rarest year of issue and was never
seen in circulation even in 1981.
January/February 2011
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Club Newsletter Articles
From the Northeast Tarrant County Coin Club Newsletter. . .
What Exactly Is A "No D" Cent?
B ecause of the mandated production of Peace dollars, all Lincoln
cents produced in 1922 were minted at the Denver mint. No
nickels, dimes, quarters or halves were produced at any mint.
Lincoln cents produced at the Denver mint usually carry a “D”
mintmark directly below the date. However, due to a shortage of usable
dies for Lincoln cents that year, the Denver Mint had to continue
using dies beyond their useful life. Hence, design features such as the
mintmark began to deteriorate.
There are 4 dies pairs that can produce this no “D” variety. Die Pairs
#1, #3 and #4 are thought to be the result of mint grease filling the
mintmark. As this mint grease built up, the mintmark would become
weaker and weaker, with later examples exhibiting no mintmark. The
mint grease would fall out, then refill, creating a cycle of weak “D”
and no “D” cents.
Die Pair #2 is not thought to be the result of mint grease, but
clashed dies. Conventional thinking suggests that this clash resulted
in damage to both the obverse and reverse dies. The reverse die was
replaced with a newer, less worn die. The obverse die was reworked,
but in the process of repairing the die, the “D” was obliterated. This
caused the coin to be blank where the mintmark should have been
stamped. All Die Pair #2 examples have no mintmark.
Die Pair #2 carries a Trends value of $7,000 in XF. Die Pairs #1, #3
and #4 with no “D” are valued at $2,000. Weak “D” examples carry
only a slight premium to the $80 value of a normal 1922-D.
To qualify as a no “D” example, no trace of the mintmark can be
visible at lOX magnification.
PCGS, NGC and ICG do not identify die pairs as such. They
describe Die Pair #1, #3 and #4 examples as “1922 Weak D” or “1922
No D Weak Reverse”. Die Pair #2 examples are described as “1922 No
D Strong Reverse”.
Older ANACS holders only describe Die Pair #2 examples as “No
D”. Die Pairs #1, #3 and #4 carry a “Weak D” description regardless
of the strength of the mintmark. Current holders identify the die pair.
Die Pair #1 generally has a die break running through the “O”
in ONE. Die Pair #3 generally has a mushy “O” in ONE. Lincoln’s
coat merges into the rim with Die Pair #4. All three types have weak
reverses and a weaker second “2” in the date.
Before purchasing an example, a collector should be aware of the
characteristics of Die Pair #2:
• Second 2 in date sharper than first 2
• All letters in TRUST are sharp
• WE is a little mushy
• L in LIBERTY butts up against the rim
• Reverse 1-2 grades stronger than obverse
Counterfeits of this variety are encountered at
virtually every major coin show. Examples are
usually produced by removing the mintmark from
a common 1922-D Lincoln Cent. Others are made
by altering the date. Authentication and third party
certification is highly recommended.
Hidalgo Coin Club Celebrates 50 Years
T here are special moments and milestone events in everyone’s lives
that are worthy of commemorating and celebrating. Such was the
case for the members of the Hidalgo Coin Club on Dec. 16, 2010.
The club celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a banquet at La
Mexicana Restaurant in McAllen and was the site for the official
launching of two commemorative coins to mark and preserve the
occasion. Both coins were designed by club members Raul H.
Gonzalez and Jesus Solano.
The special guest speaker
for the evening was McAllen
Mayor Richard Cortez,
who was presented with an
autographed ‘Limited Edition
2-Coin Set’ in appreciation for
his attendance. One coin features the Rio Grande Valley area and the
other, the great state of Texas. Both coins commemorate the inaugural
year of the Hidalgo Youth Coin Club on the reverse.
After enjoying a wonderful
dinner, the banquet
committee presented awards
to several deserving members.
Lifetime memberships were
bestowed on five current
members that have been a
part of the club the longest.
Robert Prasek, Patricia Prasek, Ben Nibert and Holland Wallace have
been members since 1963 and Ralph W. Ross since 1965.
Four major awards were also presented to deserving members that
have provided outstanding service to the club. Rod E. Bates of Port
Isabel was honored for his outstanding service as the club’s auctioneer
for many years. Tom Henke of Missouri received the Winter Texan
of the Year award and Nicholas Jenkins of Edinburg won the Young
Numismatist of the Year. The club’s Vice-President, Raul H. Gonzalez
was selected as the Coin Club Member of the Year for 2010 by the
membership.
The debut of the club’s new logo, banners and web site were
revealed on the same evening. Member Leo Ris of McAllen generously
contributed two beautifully designed banners that feature the
aforementioned commemorative coins. Mr. Ris is currently working
on having one more banner designed for the youth club.
The club was founded in I960 during the heyday of coin collecting.
It was a time when the hobby was sweeping the nation. The coin hobby
has recently seen a resurgence of popularity ever since the U.S. Mint
began implementing new coin designs. Today, there is an estimated
140 million collectors throughout the country. Evidence of the rising
popularity has been experienced right here as well with the growth our
local coin clubs.
The Hidalgo Coin Club will be sponsoring two large coin shows in
2011. The members are currently preparing for the 23rd Annual Coin
and Collectibles Show that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 5th at the
Nomad Shrine Hall - located at 1044 W. Nolana Loop. The new Fall
Coin Show has been scheduled for November 5, 2011. More details on
this coin show will be available at a later date.
There have been numerous locations in the valley that have housed
the monthly meetings. The club now makes its home at St. Mark’s
United Methodist Church on the corner of Pecan and 4th St. in
McAllen. The meetings are always on the 2nd Monday of the month
at begin at 7:30pm.
For more information on joining the Hidalgo Coin Club or the
Hidalgo Youth Coin Club, please visit and explore their new web site
at www.hidalgocoinclub.com
New members and guests are always welcome to attend the meetings.
All contact information can be found on the web site or you can call
956-566-3112 to learn more..
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Silvertowne, Coin Shop LLP
Adkins, Charles *LM-51
Charles Adkins Coins
Adkins, Tony *LM-56
Summit Rare Coins
Avena, Robert *LM-82
Avena Coin Company
Barna, Alex J. *LM-41
Numismatics of Distinction, Ltd.
Bascou, Eugene *LM-48
Collectors Palace
Brackins, Clif *LM-80
Clif Brackins Rare Coins
Bryan, Roger P. *LM-6
Bryan Ltd. Inc.
Buzanowski, Joe *LM-9
Joe B. Graphics and Advertising
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Dalton Gold & Silver, Inc.
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David Carter Rare Coins, Inc.
Casper, Mike *LM-90
Mike Casper R/C, Inc.
Cataldo, jr., Charles *LM-103
Alabama Coin & Silver Co.
Chapman, Robert *LM-13
Kansas Federated Gold & Numis.
Cline, Jay *LM-63
Cline's Rare Coins
Contursi, Steve *LM-5
Rare Coin Wholesalers
Copeland, Jack *LM-30
Royalty Coins
Crane, Marc *LM-69
Marc One Numismatics Ltd.
Crum Adam *LM-111
Monaco Financial
Curran, Michael *LM-92
Quad City Coin
Curtis, Jim *LM-50
Estate Coin Company
Dafcik, William, Jr. *LM-49
Bill Dafcik
Dannreuther, John *LM-44
John Dannreuther Rare Coins
Darby, Phil *LM-102
J&P Coins & Currency
DeRoma, Matt *LM-31
Matt DeRoma Rare Coins
DiGenova, Silvano *LM-54
Superior Galleries
Dominick, William *LM-46
Westwood Rare Coin Gallery
Duncan, Kenny *LM-70
U.S. Coins
DrzewuckI, Ron *LM-78
Ellsworth, COL. Steve *LM-86
The Butternut Company
Eunson, Steele *LM-15
Steele Eunson Rare Coins
Faraone, Mike *LM-77
PCGS Grader
Fazio, Brian *LM-52
BDE Enterprises
Fillers, Gary *LM-98
Classic Collectables
Flannigan, Wayne *LM-28
Fogelman, Louie ’^LM-22
The Coin Shop, Inc.
Foster, Coleman *LM-40
Coleman Eoster Rare Coins
Fritz, Edward *LM-45
Centerville Coin & Jewelry Conn.
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Graham, Michael *LM-76
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Sarasota Rare Coin Galleries
Harrison, Ash *LW-104
Ashmore Rare Coins
Hendleson, Brian *LM-100
Classic Coin
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Silvertowne, LP
Henry, Gene *LM-101
Gene L. Henry Inc.
Herndon, Wayne *LM-107
Wayne Herndon R/C Inc.
Higgins, Robert *LM-33
Certified Assets Mngt. Inc.
Highfilll, Chelsea M. *LM-117
Oklahoma Coin Exchange, Inc.
Highfill, John W. *LM-1
Oklahoma Coin Exchange, Inc.
Highfill, Marlene M. *LM-61
Oklahoma Coin Exchange, Inc.
Hummel, Wayne *LM-16
Louisiana Numismatic Portfolios
Imperato, Christopher *LM-115
New World Rarities Ltd.
Ivy, Steve *R-23
Heritage Coin Wholesale, Inc.
Johnbrier, Al (A.E.) *LM-3
Al Johnbrier Rare Coins
Johnbrier, Joann *LM-64
Al Johnbrier Rare Coins
Kagin, Don *LM-65
Kagins Inc.
Kagin, Judy *LM-93
Kagins Inc.
Ketterling, Don *LM-91
DH Ketterling Consulting
Kiscadden, Michael ’^LM-43
Krieger, David *LM-109
Certified Assets Management
Lehmann, Robert *LM-73
The Reeded Edge, Inc.
Love, John B. *LM-96
Record Coin Shop
McCormick, Dennis *LM-20
Dennis McCormick Rare Coins
McEntire, Robert L. *LM-84
Dalton Gold & Silver, Inc.
Mclntire, Robert *LM-71
Mcintire Rare Gollectables
McKechnIe Logan *LM-114
VAMS & More
Merrill, Bruce A.*LM-121
Bruce Merrill R/C
Miller, Harry *LM-97
Miller's Mint
Miller, Wayne *LM-4
Wayne Miller
Moreno, Louie *LM-11
S & L Coins
Morgan, Jerry *LM-85
Worid Coins Ltd.
Napolitano, Chris *LM-72
Summit Rare Coins
Oxman, Jeff *LM-106
VAMquest.com
Paul, Martin *LM-26
Rarities Group
Paul, Robert M. =^LM-67
Bob Paul Inc.
Phillips, Tom *LM-27
Tom Phillips Enterprises
Pyle, Nicholas *LM-120
Nicholas Pyle, R/C
Quitmeyer, Richard *LM-122
Yellow River Rare Coins
Rettew, Joel *LM-10
Joel Rettew Coins & Collectibles
Rockowitz, Ed *LM-23
Ultimate Rare Coins
Rodgers, Brad *LM-58
The Numismatic Emporium
Rossman, Will *LM-105
Atlas Coins & Jewelry
Sauvain, Mary *LM-108
New World Rarities
Schwary, Richard *R-111
California Numis. Investments, Inc.
Scott, Mark E. *LM-118
Sahara Coins
Sharkey, Neil *LM-112
Monaco Financial
Sharpe, Douglas *LM-14
Aspen Ret.
Shepherd, Larry *LM-79
ANA Excutive Director
Skrabalak, Andy *LM-119
Angel Dee's
Smith, Craig *R-100
Swiss America Trading Corp.
Sparks, Scott *LM-59
J. J. Teaparty, Inc.
Sundman, David *LM-74
Littleton Coin Company
Swiatek, Anthony *LM-87
Minerva C & J, Inc.
Tavenner, Dean *LM-2
Dean Tavenner
Tiso, Gus *LM-81
G. Tiso Numismatics
Travers, Scott *LM-109
Scott Travers Rare Coin Gallery, Inc.
Ungar, Selby *LM-18
Monaco Einancial
Van Allen, Leroy *LM-8
Leroy Van Allen Rare Coins
Warren, Harry *LM-110
Mid South Coin Co., Inc.
White, Harlan *LM-88
Olde Coin Shop
Wiener, Morris *LM-24
Woodside, Jr., John *LM-89
Scotsman Coins
Yaffee, Mark *LM-39
The Phoenix Gold Coin Corp
Yutzy, Brian *LM-53
Lone Star Numismatics
Zappasodi, Paul *LM-130
Zawalonka, George ’^LM-32
Glendale Coin & Stamp
TEXAS NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
Capitol City Coin Club
RO. Box 80093
Austin, TX 78708-0093
Meets the First Thursday of each month at 7pm
Yarborough Library
2200 Fiancock Dr., Austin
We have a short business meeting followed by “show
& tell”, an educational program and auction. We
conclude with an attendance prize.
Visitors are welcome!
for more information contact:
Bill Gillespie
begillespie@sbcglobal.net
Corpus Christi Coin Club
TNA chapter #1 founded in 1952
Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm
For more information visit our web site at
http : / / cccoin.org
eMail cccc@cccoin.org
or call
(361) 241-0348
P.O. Box 10053
Corpus Christi, TX 78460-0053
DALLAS COIN CLUB
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
La Calle Doce Mexican Restaurante
1925 Skillman St., Dallas, TX 75206
Eriendship & Knowledge Through Numismatics
For information contact:
Dallas Coin Club
c/o Kathy Lawrence
RO. Box 141292
Dallas, TX 75214-1292
kaly01@sbcglobal.net
(please include DCC in subject line)
(214) 458-4991
http : / / dallascc/ anaclubs/org/
Fort Worth Coin Club, Inc.
PO Box 471762, Fort Worth, TX 76147-1408
Email— apctexas @aol.com
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month
7:00PM at the Botanical Gardens
2000 University Dr., Ft. Worth 76107
in Fort Worth
Visitors Welcome!
Annual Coin Shows
2010 Fall-Nov 6&7 & 2011 Winter-Mar 5&6
Call 817-444-5500 for details
www.fortworthcoinclub.org
GATEWAY COIN CLUB, INC.
of San Antonio, Texas
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday
7:00PM at Denny’s Restaurant.
9550 IH low. (near Wurzbach exit)
Dinner at 6:00PM. Optional
Visitors Welcome!
www.gatewaycoinclub.com
2011 San Antonio Coin Shows
FEB. 26 & MAY 28, 2011
Live Oak Civic Center
For info: (210) 271-3429
Email: retate@msn.com
Greater Houston Coin Club, Inc.
PO Box 2963
Houston, Texas 77252-2963
281-586-9727
email — texascoins @houston.rr.com
Meeting on the third Thursday of each month at
6:30pm at the St. Lukes United Methodist Church,
3471 Westheimer Rd., Houston 77027. If you are
interested in coins, tokens, medals or paper money, visit
us at our next meeting.
Sponsors of the annual
The Money Show of the Southwest
Hidalgo Coin Club
of the Rio Grande Valley
Beginning January, 2008 we will meet the
2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm
St. Mark United Methodist Church
2nd St. & Pecan (Rd 497), McAllen, TX
for more information contact:
Robert “Ski” Kurczewski - Secretary
P.O. Box 2364
McAllen, TX 78502
956-781-8453 or 956-720-9636
email: Fiidalgo_Coin_Club@juno.com
International Coin Club
El Paso, Texas
ANA, TNA
PO Box 963517, El Paso, TX 79996
Meets the 1st Monday of each month
6:30 pm Business • 7-9 pm Numismatics
El Paso Airport Travelodge
6400 Montana Avenue, El Paso
Information: 533-6001
Guests are Always Welcome
Northeast Tarrant Coin Club
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM
Mid-Cities Bible Church Family Life Center
3224 Cheek Sparger Rd., Bedford, TX
Door prizes, monthly programs.
Auctions, Raffles
Visitors and Young Numismatists
Always Welcome! !
For more info call Russell Prinzinger at:
817-656-2540
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE at:
http : / / netcoinclub.org/wordpress/
SAN ANGELO COIN CLUB
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month
5:30 PM
Paula Sue’s Cafe, 1911 S. Bryant Blvd.
San Angelo, TX
Dinner, Business, Auction, Door Prizes
VISITORS WELCOME!
ANNUAL SHOW
September 10 & 11, 2010
email: sacoinclub@aol.com
(325) 465-4615
WACO COIN CLUB
Meets the
2nd Thursday of each month
at 7:30pm
Harrison Senior Center,
1718 N. 42nd St., Waco, TX
(254) 799-4344
www.wacocoinclub.com
WICHITA FALLS
COIN and stamp club
1503 Beverly Drive, Wichita Falls, TX 76309
Meets the 4th Thursday of each month at
7:30PM in the TV room of Merrill Gardens
5100 Kell West, Wichita Falls.
Visitors are welcome-bring a friend.
The club hosts the
Annual Wichita Falls
Coin and Stamp Show
at the MPEG in Wichita Falls each spring.
For info call: (940)592-4480 after 5PM.
Collin County Coin Club
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month
7:00 pm at San Miguel Grill
506 W. University McKinney, Texas
Educational Progronns - Door Prizes - Raffle - Auction
For more information contact:
Collin County Coin Club
PO Box 744 McKinney, TX 75070
Tel: 972-727-1566
www.collincountycoinclub.org
Sponsor of McKinney's Semi-Annual Coin Show
MID CITIES COIN CLUB
Meets at 7pm on the
First Tuesday of Each Month at
The Waterford at Pantego
2650 W Park Row, Pantego, TX 76013
Educational Programs,
Door Prizes, Raffes, Auctions
Visitors Welcome!
Contact John Post
Box 15554, Ft Worth 76119
old-post@sbcglobal.net
TYLER COIN CLUB
Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Gander Mountain Lodge Room
Highway 69 South
Tyler, Texas
Everyone is invited to attend.
Speakers and Coin Auction Each Month
For more details:
Phone - 903.561.6618
Email: texican @SMddenlinkmail. com
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CLUB AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
ALAMO COIN CLUB
Meeting - 2nd & 4th Thursdays Each Month
(2nd Thursday only Nov. & Dec.)
Luby’s Cafeteria
Loop 410 (Between Broadway & Nacogdoches)
San Antonio, Texas
Everyone is invited to attend.
Educational Topics and Auctions
For more details:
Phone - 210-663-9289
Email: alamocoinclub@yahoo.com
Tegast
NUMISMATICS
Ann Arbor, Ml Holicong, PA
Nicholas Economopoulos
Director
215.491.0650
Fax: 215.491.1300
Classical Creek, Roman, Byzantine and
Medieval Coins and Antiquities
P.O. Box 199 Holicong, PA 18928
TEXICAN
COIN & BULLION COMPANY
Buy & Sell Coins, Gold/ Silver
Diamonds, Rolex Watches, Scrap Gold
100 Independence Place
Chase Bank Bldg; Suite 316
Tyler, Texas 75703
(903)561-6618
email-texican@suddenlinkmail.com
Tom Bennington
Coins Militaria Silver Gold
Estate Jewelry
Estates Bought & Sold
Alamo Heights Coin Shop
Same location 30 years-Terrell Plaza
1201 Austin Highway Ste #128
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-826-6082
O.C. Muennink Jim Hammack
Owner Collectibles Specialist
J. T. Texas Company
★ ★★
P.O. Box 277
Tomball, Texas 77377
(281) 351-2202
★ ★ ★
Jejfor Matzi Thrasher
Lone Star Mint, Inc.
805 East 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074-5805
972-424-1405
Toll Free 1-800-654-6716
for precious metals spot prices go to:
www.lsmint.com
U.S. Rare Coins-Silver-Gold
Collections, Accumulations & Estates
Purchased and Sold
Corpus Christi
Coin and Currency
V/s/t our easy to use website
with over 3000+ images.
www.cccoinandcurrency.com
Buying coin & currency collections, gold, silver,
jewelry & estates.
Authorized PCGS & NGC dealer
361-980-3997-6/ Appointment
Wells Fargo Bank Building
SPID @ Airline
KIRKWOOD
NUMISMATICS
Dealer - Coins & Currency
3100 W. Slaughter Lane, Suite 104
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 695-1339
ANA LM, TNA, PAN, SPMC, NGC
email: Kirkwood.Austin@Yahoo.com
Preacherbill’s Coins
& Collectibles
Dr. Bill Welsh
Numismatist
Locations in
Lubbock, Biv Spring, Midland
(432) 756-2484
Preacherhill@msn.com
P.O. Box 734 • Stanton, TX 79782
Century Coin & Stamp
1101 Richland Dr.
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-6655
Dalton Adams
JEWELRY & COIN
EXCHANGE
BUY- SELL - TRADE
Coins, Currency, Supplies, Jewelry,
Gold, Silver, Diamonds
Authorized Dealer Fisher® Metal Detectors
903-534-5438
Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5:30
713 W. Southwest Loop 323
River Oaks Plaza 1/2 Mile west of Broadway
Tyler, Texas 75703
JeffYoukey
Weiss
Collectable Sales
Numismatics
Ancient, Medieval, Foreign
(702) 202-4300
P.O. Box 400476
Las Vegas, NV 89140
email: weisscollectable@aol.com
Greenbelt Coin Club
of Vernon y Texas
Meets the 1st Monday of
Each Month at 7:00 pm
(no meeting in January)
at the Vernon College Library
Visitors are welcome - bring a friend!
For more information call:
1-940-839-1399
Email: collectorl944_2000@yahoo.com
Liberty Rare Coins
Texas Coin Show Productions
214-794-5499
Certified P(J Coins
U.S. Gold— Rare & Key Date Coins
David & Ginger Pike
P.O.Box 126
Tom Bean, TX 75489-0126
email: lrciplano@aol.com
These directory spaces are
available for your club or
business.
Let others in the hobby know
who and where you are!
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TEXAS NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS O GOVERNORS O CHAIRS
President
Convention Liaison
Mike Grant
2230-C West Park Row
Arlington, TX 76013
817-274-5971
mikegrant.bsp@sbcglobal.net
Past President
Joe Olson
P.O. Box 7024
Waco, TX 76714
254-752-9990
numijoe@hot.rr.com
District 1
J. Russell Prinzinger
7405 Windhaven Rd.
N. Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-656-2540
yanosl @flash.net
District 2
Bill Welsh
PO Box 734
Stanton, TX 79782
432-756-2484
preacherbill@msn.com
District 3
James Harding
PO Box 1777
Clyde, TX 79510
325-893-4954
sevenheart@aol.com
District 4
Mike Egger
PO Box 4519
Lago Vista, TX 78645
512-264-4314
madccoins@sbcglobal.net
District 5
Jim Jeska
PO Box 858
Coppell, TX 75019-0858
972-304-4175
jhjeska@yahoo.com
District 6
Ed Stephens
14027 Memorial #101
Houston, TX 77079
832-444-4808
bigdealed@aol.com
May/2011 Show Producer
Doug Davis
P.O. Box 13181
Arlington, Tx 76094-0181
817/723-7231
doug@numismaticcrimes.org
txtnashow@aol.com
Secretary
Hal Cherry
P. O. BOX 852165
Richardson, Tx 75085-2165
972-234-6996
halcherry@msn.com
Treasurer
Jack E. Gilbert
1093 Sunset Ct.
Keller, TX 76248
817-431-0070
gilbej @yahoo.com
DISTRICT GOVERNORS
District 7
Erank Galindo
PO Box 12217
San Antonio 78212
Ph - not published
karfral@netzero.net
Jl
District 8
David A. Burke
PO Box 10053
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
361-241-0348
coins@ccatech.com
District 9
Gober Pitzer
PO Box 874
Leveland, TX 79336
806-523-8657
gpitzer917@aol.com
District 10
Chuck Steward
2220 Seagull Drive
El Paso, Tx 77936
915/591-9193
c.steward@att.net
District 11
Doug Hershey
PO Box 50176
Amarillo, TX 79159
806-353-3399
dhco@amaonline.com
District 12
Tommy Bennington
100 Independence #316
Tyler, TX 75703
903-561-6618
texican@suddenlinkmail.com
CHAIRS
Medals Oeeicers
Prank and Karla Galindo
PO Box 12217
San Antonio, TX 78212
karfral @netzero.net
1st Vice President
Lawrence Herrera
4717 West Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
214-526-0334
lherrera@flash.net
2nd Vice President
David A. Burke
P.O. Box 10053
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
361-241-0348
tna@ccatech.com
District 13
E.B. “Rob” Robinson
1515 Bentwood Dr.
Iowa Park, TX 76367
940-592-4480
conrobrus@aol.com
District 14
Robert Kurczewski
1402 S Cage Blvd, #75
Pharr, TX 78577-6229
956-781-8453
roundsbyskis@juno.com
District 15
Barbara Williams
PO Box 1593
Silsbee, TX 77656
409-385-7028
brewjawilliams@yahoo.com
District 16 (Acting)
District 17
Alan Wood
9325 Bryce Dr.
Woodway, TX 76712
254-756-6613
alanew@aol.com
ANA Representatives
Jerry and Barbara Williams
PO Box 1593
Silsbee, TX 77656
409-385-7028
Legal Counsel
Lawrence Herrera
4717 West Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
214-526-0334
lherrera@flash.net
Coins eor “A”s
Richard Laster
TNA - CPA
P. O. Box 1641
Gilmer, TX. 75644
tnacfa@yahoo.com
Webmaster
David Burke
PO Box 10053
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
361-241-0348
tna@ccatech.com
Exhibit Chair
Debbie Williams
P.O. Box 384
Roanoke, TX 76262
817-480-9184
dwilliamsl864@yahoo.com
TNA News Editor
Ron Kersey
8116 Yellowstone Ct.
Port Worth, TX 76137
817-281-3065
tnanews@sbcglobal.net
PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
KirkMenszer Jerry Williams Joe Olson
Donations Chair
Jerry Williams
PO Box 1593
Silsbee, TX 77656
409-385-7028
brewjawilliams@yahoo.com
Librarian
Carlton Simmons
3575 1st St
Beaumont, TX 77705
409-853-1811
casimmons@gt.rr.com
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TNA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
This association is a non-profit, educational and scientific organization
founded in January I960. It is purely a mutual association founded for
the benefit of its members.
The TNA invites to membership all worthy persons who are at least
nine years of age. Coin clubs, schools, libraries, museums and kindred
organizations who have a sincere interest in the collecting and study of
coins, paper money, tokens, medals and related items are welcome.
PURPOSES
To promote and advance interest and comprehensive knowledge of
numismatics; to cultivate friendly relations among fellow collectors; to
hold periodic meetings and exhibits; to provide a place and time to buy,
sell and trade numismatic items; to serve its members collectively, not
individually.
ADVANTAGES
To be a member is to have fraternal affiliation with numismatics of
your state; to know their addresses and collecting interests; to have the
honor of serving visitors with the names of collectors in their vicinity; to
participate in the annual convention; to receive the official publication.
TNA membership offers prestige on the state level just as ANA offers
prestige on the national and international levels.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Each Regular, Junior, Life and Chapter member receives the TNA News
for no additional cost. Insofar as possible, this media will keep you
informed about your association, and the individual and chapter members.
It carries timely articles and features. Its pages are free to all members
to express their views and to contribute articles for the advancement
of numismatics. Those seeking information may ask for help through
the pages of the TNA News. Those having items for sale or trade may
advertise for a nominal sum. The TNA News is the voice of the TNA.
CONVENTIONS
The TNA will meet in an annual convention. Members are entitled to a
voice at the conventions. The business sessions are devoted to the procedures
necessary to the operation of your state association. Entertainment and
time for renewal of friendships is an important part of the conventions.
Educational exhibits are a vital adjunct. The opportunity to buy, sell and
trade is provided through bourse activity.
MEMBERSHIP
Regular members are at least 18 years of age. Associate members are at
lease 18 and a member of the immediate family of a regular member.
Junior members are under 18 years of age. Chapter members are those
organizations as listed on the previous page.
APPLICATION
Applicants for membership must be proposed for membership by a TNA
member who signs the application form together with an additional
person know as a voucher. A voucher for an applicant for regular
membership should be an adult of reputable character who knows the
applicant. A voucher for an applicant for junior membership must be a
parent or guardian of the applicant. Applicants for chapter membership
should be signed by the president. Such other information as required on
the application should be given.
Chapter membership applicants should furnish the additional
information;
1. Names and addresses of officers
2. Name and address of TNA representative
3. Mailing address
4. Meeting date, time and place.
APPLICANTS
Names of applicants are published in the TNA News. If no objections
are received within 20 days after the date of publication, the applicant is
admitted to membership. A membership card is sent with notification of
admission. The official publication will be mailed to eligible applicants.
Regular & Chapter 20.00
Junior 8.00
Associate 8.00
Life 300.00
Mail applications to:
Hal Cherry, TNA Secretary
P..O. Box 852165
Richardson, TX 75085-2165
Incorporated under the Laws of Texas - March, I960
Application for Membership
I herewith apply for membership in the Texas Numismatic Association, subject to the associations Articles of Incorporation, By-
Laws, and other rules and regulations, and tender $ for dues.
Name_
(Type or print name as you want it on the roster)
Street or RO. Box
Phone Number
(Business Name or d.b.a.)
City State_
. Date ,
.Zip
Email Address
Q under 18 years of age Q 18 or over ANA # Regular Q Associate Q Junior Chapter Life
Collecting Interest
Individual Applicant Signature
Proposer Signature
TNA#
Associate Applicant Signature
Family Member Signature
TNA#
Parent or Guardian Signature (Junior Applicant)
President Signature for Chapter Applicant
For use by TNA Secretary
TNA Action TNA# Dues Received $ Date
Mail applications to: Hal Cherry, TNA Secretary, P.O. Box 852165, Richardson, TX 75085-2165
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011
!!! ADVERTISE !!!
Texas Coin Shows
70 Tables Grapevine
2011
April 1-3
June 10-12 • July 29-31
October 7-9 • December 16-18
TEXAS COIN SHOW at the Convention
Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine TX
76051 (4 miles NW of DFW Airport off
Hwy 114, exit Main, right on Vine). Fri.
2pm-6pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-3pm.
Free parking, police security, $2 admission,
GOLD PRIZES! Contact: Ginger or David
Pike, P.O. Box 126, Tom Bean TX 75489-
0126. Email: TexasCoinShows@aol.com
Feb 5 40+ Tables McAllen
23rd Annual Coin & Collectible Show
sponsored by the Hidalgo Coin Club. Sat.
Feb. 5, 2011; 9:00am to 4:00 pm. Nomad
Shrine Hall, 1044 W. Nolana Loop,
McAllen/Pharr, Tx. Dealer tables $30 each.
$2.00 Admission; Free Parking - Hourly
Door Prizes. Show Chairman - Robert
‘Ski’ Kurczewski: 956-781-8453 or email
roundsbyskis @juno.com.
Feb 18-20 60+ Tables El Paso
International Coin Club of El Paso, Inc.’s
48th Annual Coin Show. El Maida Shrine,
6331 Alabama Avenue, El Paso, Texas.
Hours: l-6pm on the 18th; 9-6 pm on the
19th and 9-4 pm on the 20th. Free admission.
Contact: John Grost, 619 E. Crosby, El Paso,
TX 79902, 915-533-6001. johngrost@aol.
com
Feb 26 San Antonio
San Antonio Coin Show sponsored by The
Gateway Coin Club, Inc., Live Oak Civic
Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd at Loop 1604,
off IH 35 N. Show Hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.. Map at www.gatewaycoinclub.com.
For Bourse info contact Ray Tate at P.O. Box
12964, San Antonio, TX 78212-0964, (210)
271-3429, or at retate@msn.com.
March 5-6 50 Tables Fort Worth
FORT WORTH COIN CLUB winter
COIN SHOW at Lockheed Martin
Recreation Center, 3400 S. Bryant Irvin Rd.,
Ft. Worth 76109. 2.6 miles south of 1-30 or
1.3 miles north of 1-20. Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3. Free
parking, snack bar. Hourly $10 Dealer Gift
Certificate Drawings. Adult admission $3.
Dealer set-up: Fri. March 4, llam-5pm; 8’
tables $245. Early bird $25 during dealer set-
up. Bourse chair: John Post - 817-992-1868.
March 19-20 Lubbuck
South Plains Coin Club 51st Annual
Coin & Sports Card Show, Lubbock, TX.
Collectible Coins, Currency, Sports Cards,
and more. Hourly door prizes will be given
away. BUY*SELL*TRADE. Show Times:
Saturday March 19th 9:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Sunday March 20th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lubbock Memorial Civic
Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln. Lubbock,
Texas. Admission $2.00 (Children under
12 FREE). FREE Parking. For more
information, please contact: Tammy Pitzer
email: tammybpitzer@aol.com phone: (806)
470-0633
April 22-23 Waco
Waco Coin Club’s 31st Annual Coin Show
at the Bellmead Civil Center (Loop 340, 1/4
mile East of 1-35 (exit 339) LaVega High
School Entrance). Friday, April 22 12pm to
6 pm, Saturday April 23 9-4. Free Parking,
$2 admission, police security, door prizes.
Contact: Tom Campbell 254-224-7761 or
Alan Wood 254-756-6613
May 10-22 200+ Tables Fort Worth
TNA 53rd ANNUAL CONVENTION
& COIN SHOW. Will Rogers Memorial
Center, Amon G. Carter, Jr. Exhibits Hall,
401 W. Lancaster (off 1-30, use University
Dr. or Montgomery St. exits, then north).
Admission $3, Kids under 18 Free - Everyone
Free on Sunday! Contact Doug Davis, 817-
723-7231.
May 28 San Antonio
San Antonio Coin Show sponsored by The
Gateway Coin Club, Inc., Live Oak Civic
Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd at Loop 1604,
off IH 35 N. Show Hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.. Map at www.gatewaycoinclub.com.
For Bourse info contact Ray Tate at P.O. Box
12964, San Antonio, TX 78212-0964, (210)
271-3429, or at retate@msn.com.
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TNA News
The TNA News has been awarded third place in the
American Numismatic Association’s Publications
Contest for 2008 & 2009 thus giving our pubication
national exposure. Your ad will reach approximately
600 TNA members including member clubs every two
months. In addition to being an economical way to
advertise, your advertising dollar will help support
the TNA.
ADVERTISING RATES
1 ISSUE 3 ISSUES 6 ISSUES
Outside back cover &
Full Page Inside cover
125.00
348.00
660.00
Full Page Inside
113.00
323.00
623.00
1/2 Page Inside
57.00
161.00
311.00
1/4 Page
32.00
90.00
173.00
1/8 Page
19.00
53.00
98.00
1/16 Page
10.00
26.00
45.00
ALSO AVAILABLE
Our Club and Professional Directory
An economical way to promote your club or
business:
Club Directory: 6 Issues - 25.00
Professional Directory: 6 Issues - 35.00
INCLUDE YOUR FLYERS
IN THE TNA NEWS!
Let the TNA News get those club
and show flyers out there for you.
We will publish them as part of the
TNA News on a full page which can
be removed if desired.
Cost per flyer per issue - 105.00
Ad Copy & Remittance Information
All ad and directory copy should be
set up for electronic transfer and sent to:
tnanews @sbcglobal.net
Note: If you would like assistance with preparing
your ad or setting up for electronic transfer, we
will be happy to help. Send us an email or call
817-281-3065.
Make your remittance out to:
Texas Numismatic Association
Mail to:
The TNA News
8116 Yellowstone Ct.
Fort Worth, TX 76137
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